On 3/22/2010 4:09 AM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
Some of the major sea changes in my life.

VE Day was big, but VJ Day was bigger since it truly marked the end of
WWII.

My graduation from college, a dream my father had but didn't live to
see.

Enactment of the Civil Rights Act.

The passage of Medicare.

The birth of my children.

The end of the Viet Nam conflict

Today marks the latest major sea change in my life. The little guy won
a big one today with the passage of health care.

I'm sure the law of unattended consequences will apply, but the bus
has left the station, so hang on and enjoy the ride.

If this holds up the "little guy" takes it in the ass. He's required to
buy something he can't afford or be fined an amount that he can't afford.

And if the government can make us buy insurance, what's next? Bail out
the auto industry by compelling everyone to buy an American car, whether
they can afford one or not and regardless of whether they actually want
or need a car?